Tourist attractions Sibenik

Religious buildings

trg Republike Hrvatske HR - 22000 Šibenik

This masterpiece (1431-1536) drew on the talents of the two most distinguished artists in Dalmatia: Juraj Dalmatinac and Niccolo Fiorentino. Its chevet is particularly striking, decorated with a frieze featuring 72 characters, whose expressions, hair..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

HR - 22000 Šibenik

This attractive square is lined with Baroque palaces dating from the Venetian era, built on the flanks of the hillside. Admire their lovely carved skylights and take the time to contemplate the mid-16C former town hall (Gradska vijecnica). Destroyed ..

Museums and art

HR - 22000 Šibenik

This modest 15C Gothic sanctuary is home to a fine collection of religious art, utensils, manuscripts and icons from the 14C to the 18C. The museum's pride and joy are the polyptych of the Virgin and Saints by Nikola Vladanov (early 16C) and above al..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

Don Krste Stošica HR - 22000 Šibenik

This street crosses a district dotted with churches, such as that of the Ascension (Usperije Bogomatere), devoted to the Serb Orthodox religion by the French during their occupation, the (Renaissance) Holy Spirit (Sv. Duha), and the lovely church of ..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

Srednja magistrala HR - 22000 Šibenik

This stronghold, overlooking the sea from a height of 70m, was part of Sibenik's defensive system erected in the Middle Ages. The Venetians were responsible for its current 15C appearance. It commands a fine view of the entire town, cathedral and the..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

Kralja Tomislava HR - 22000 Šibenik

The second main street of the medieval town is worth a look, as are the neighbouring lanes, such as Vodicka ulica from where you can see below the entrance to an old palace. Carrying on, you will come to Palih Sibenskih Boraca square, where a market ..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

HR - 22000 Šibenik

The Riva is how the inhabitants refer to the seashore. The walk skirts part of the old ramparts, the most visible sections of which are between Hotel Jadran and the cathedral. The ramparts are 14C and 15C. Following the quay westwards, you will reach..

Museums and art

Sur la droite au carrefour HR - 35210 Vrpolje

This gallery exhibits the famous artist's preparatory drawings for the work entitled the Povijest Hrvala ( History of the Croatians, 1932) depicting a seated woman holding a tablet with Glagolitic inscriptions, the original of which stands in Zagreb ..

Architecture, castles and historic districts

HR - 22000 Šibenik

The higher sections of Sibenik are among the oldest and most attractive parts of the upper town. Take time to discover its hidden corners, looking up to admire its architectural detail, particularly the windows and gargoyles. Try to find the tiny cha..